Geography
Geography
The Geography program develops and strengthens your ability to interpret and explain the occurrence, spatial distribution, and interrelationships of the Earth's physical features and social elements.
Urban Studies
Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, environmental and cultural processes that shape urban life.
Earth Science
Earth Science is the study of the materials that make up the Earth and the natural and human processes that shape the landscape.
UGo Virtual Field School Summer 21
Greece & Italy: Ancient Civilizations, Urbanization, and Environment
This virtual field school will provide students with the opportunity to explore ancient and modern environments in a variety of locations in Greece and Italy.
Students will compare environments of modern and ancient civilizations through the lenses of archaeology and geography. They will develop understanding of how environmental processes have impacted, and are impacted by, ancient and modern life in the region. Ancient and modern urban environments will be the focus, but broader regional environmental issues will be addressed. Experiences in the region will include recorded lectures, guided virtual fieldtrips, discussions, and research projects.
Interested in graduate studies?
Explore our thesis and course-based graduate programs and certificate.
Thesis graduate programs
We offer students the opportunity to undertake thesis-based graduate studies leading to MA, MSc and PhD degrees. We also offer international students the opportunity to come to our department as Visiting Students.
MGIS Program
The Master of Geographic Information Systems (MGIS) is an advanced course-based program with an independent research component renowned for its successful development of GIS professionals and academics.
Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology
Get a career edge – learn how to integrate geospatial technologies in your work and your future career.
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Congratulations to the 2021-22 Calgary Institute for the Humanities Fellowship Recipients
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